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How new US defense policies impact security and industry - opinion
The United States is overhauling how it builds and fields military power. These changes are reshaping national security, the defense workforce, and local economies in ways every community will feel
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Expecting enemies from above? Israel to purchase advanced air-to-air missiles from US DoD
Additionally, Conti Federal Services won a $65 million firm-fixed-price contract (W912ER-25-C-0007) for a construction project in Israel, which is set to be completed by July 2028.
US defense department awards contracts to Google, Musk's xAI
The contracts will enable the DoD to develop agentic AI workflows and use them to address critical national security challenges.
Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts
the Army wants to give itself the right to conduct maintenance and access necessary tools, software, and technical data without being hindered by intellectual property constraints.
Trump says that Hegseth 'doing a great job' at leading Pentagon following reports of leaks
The New York Times reported that Trump told Hegseth that he also had plenty of experience with 'leakers.'
White House searches for new defense secretary after Hegseth's second Signal blunder – NPR
This comes after the New York Times reported that Hegseth had included members of his family in chats regarding US military strikes in Yemen.
Defense chief Hegseth shared war plans in second Signal chat, NYT reports
Trump’s defense chief leaked classified strike details in a private Signal group with his family, the 'New York Times' reporter.
Draft US-Ukraine deal gives US control over key economic sectors – report
Ukrainian experts warn that the Trump administration’s proposed economic deal would undermine the country’s economic sovereignty.
US to send second aircraft carrier to Middle East to combat Houthis- report
Hegseth's decision comes as the US's strikes on the Houthi terrorist organization in the region have been intensifying.
'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary
Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, has Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
The nominee for US secretary of defense has a slew of religiously inspired tattoos that have drawn attention as Hegseth’s public vetting for a position in Trump’s cabinet has begun.
